My little baby boy Bentley is turning six tomorrow (March 15th), and to celebrate this year, I’m making him an extra special little treat.
I’m Vietnamese, so OF COURSE I have to make him pho. For human-approved chicken pho, please visit my recipe here!
Say Hi To Bentley!
Before we get into the recipe, I want you to meet my beautiful dog Bentley! He’s a mutt mixed with a mini Aussie, pomeranian, and chihuahua! I’ve had him since he was eight weeks old, and he has literally been with me through everything.
When I got him, I was told that he’d only be about 10-12lbs fully grown, but he reached that weight at 3 months and is now a little over 30lbs. He’s very sweet to me but is becoming a grumpy old man and the ultimate fun police. Nobody can have fun around him if it doesn’t include him!!
He’s very treat-motivated, too smart for his own good, and will definitely take advantage of you if you let him.
Health Benefits of Chicken Pho for Dogs
Vietnamese food, in general, is very healthy. Our cuisine uses tons of herbs and veggies and is typically pretty low-fat.
The Chicken Pho, for dogs, is no different!
Some of the benefits include:
Chicken broth is packed full of vitamins that support a healthy immune system and can contain healthy minerals and amino acids. It’s also a great way to ensure your furry friend stays hydrated. The chicken breast itself is also a great source of lean protein.
When consumed in small quantities, ginger is packed with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties that can ease bloating and improve heart health.
Beansprouts contain vitamins A, C, E, and B and help support cell growth in dogs.
For the garnishes, Cilantro can aid in dogs that have digestive issues while Thai Basil also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits.
What are the differences between Pho and Dog-Approved Pho?
The only difference between the pho that I would serve to my dogs compared to the pho that I would eat comes down to the seasoning and spices.
Human-grade pho has a ton of fish sauce, sugar, and sodium that’s not required in dog pho.
Additionally, I couldn’t find much definitive research on the pros and cons of pho spices like cardamon, star anise, cinnamon, and clove, so I left that out.
Dog-Approved Chicken Pho / Phở Gà
4
servings30
minutes1
hour30
minutesIngredients
- Broth:
2 quarts 2 water
1 1 chicken quarter
1 1 chicken breast
1 small 1 daikon
1 1 inch nub ginger
- Noodles:
Pho Rice Noodles
- Garnishes:
Beansprouts
Cilantro
Thai Basil
Directions
- Scrub chicken quarter and breast with salt, and rinse thoroughly to remove chicken odor
- Cut a piece of ginger half length-wise and add it to a dry pan to char. Alternatively, broil on low or add directly to an open flame. Then peel and cut Daikon into one-inch pieces
- Bring a pot of water up to a boil, and add cleaned chicken, charred ginger, and daikon
- Bring back up to a boil, skim off the impurities, and simmer for half an hour. Remove chicken breast to prevent from overcooking, and let the rest of the stock simmer for another hour
- Once the chicken has cooled, thinly slice
- To assemble bowl, add cooked rice noodles, raw beansprouts, sliced chicken breast, some daikon, and garnish with a sprig of Thai basil and Cilantro
- Make sure your broth has cooled completely, and add to a bowl. Serve to your furry friends and let them enjoy!
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I have read that onions are toxic and poisonous for dogs
They are, that’s why there’s no onions in this recipe!
My two Pomeranians Alexus and (also) Bentley loved this!
Yoooo! That makes my heart so happy!
I love your posts – they are informative, delicious and fun especially when paying the carrot tax!
thank you so much! <3